Computer Firm Improves Decision-Making Capabilities with the use of Atlas

Experienced the following reporting pain points prior to implementing Atlas:

• Rekeying data from Microsoft Dynamics into spreadsheets

• Manual, multi-step reporting processes

• Lack of access to real-time information

• Heavy reliance on IT to create or edit reports

• Creating reports in a timely manner

• Limitation(s) of Management Reporter or Excel Add-in

Used Atlas for reporting beyond Financials / GL in the following areas:

• Reports for top management

• Manufacturing

• Sales/marketing

• Inventory

• Job costing

Chose Atlas over the following tools:

• Management Reporter

• An Excel Add-in

• Qlickview

Experienced the following benefits as a result of Atlas:

• Streamlined report creation

• Improved data accuracy

• Improved access to live data to make strategic decisions

• Users being able to create their own reports, and less dependence on IT

• The ability to upload data directly from Excel

Streamlined the following processes by using Atlas:

• Extracting data from Microsoft Dynamics / relational database

• Month-end close & Management / Board Reporting Package

• Reporting outside the GL, such as Inventory, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Projects, etc.

• Budgeting / Forecasting processes

• Data migration / upload

Gained the ability to do the following by using Atlas:

• Centralize reporting practices

• Increase the ability to complete tactical, complex analysis

• Increase time savings